Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Merida Airport (MID): what you need to know
The timezone in Merida is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to MID flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SFO and MID:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Merida Airport (MID)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport flight is $403. A round-trip ticket right now is $643. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to MID if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to MID.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Merida Airport (MID)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MID:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Merida Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or INFINITY RENT and explore beyond Merida's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Merida Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Merida Airport (MID)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Merida. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Merida Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Merida, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to MID sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres east of Merida, a trip to Cancun will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Villahermosa, roughly 483 kilometres south-west of Merida. Tamoanchan, Catedral del Senor de Tabasco and Plaza de Armas are among its highlights.
